FAQ

How do I know if I should be a nurse?

If you have a strong interest in helping others, have good communication skills and are a high achieving academic student with a strong aptitude in the sciences, nursing may be the career for you! 

Working in health care as a CNA will help you to better determine if this is the right educational path. Networking with others in the College of Nursing will help you sense if it is a good fit for your skills and abilities.

What classes are required?

Nursing courses

Total of 60:

• 30 completed as part of associate degree
  
• 30 completed as part of the collaborative program

General Education Courses
In addition to the 60 credits of nursing courses, students are required to complete 60 credits of general education courses. Includes pre-nursing required courses (30 credits), campus specific degree requirements and electives. Electives are courses of your choosing and can be either general education or nursing electives.

Pre-nursing courses:

What are the other requirements of the UW Oshkosh College of Nursing?

Health Requirements

A list of immunizations, including documentation from a health care provider for 2 MMR's (measles, mumps and rubella) or titers showing immunity, varicella titer showing immunity, and TB skin test (2 step needed or documentation of 2 annual tests), along with a xerox copy of both sides of your Professional CPR card is required prior to your first clinical course. These forms are a part of the admitting process. Fees for immunizations, titers,TB test and CPR must be paid by the student.

Academic Policies

For academic policies related to progression, appeal procedures and grading scale, see the Undergraduate Student Handbook.